The soundtrack
Example: The soundtrack of the movie is very beautiful.
Definition
"The soundtrack" refers to the recorded music and sounds that accompany a film, television show, or other visual media, often enhancing the emotional and narrative aspects of the production. It includes songs, background scores, and sound effects used throughout the media.
Etymology
The term "the soundtrack" originates from the early days of sound films when audio was recorded on a physical strip or track alongside the film reel. 'Soundtrack' literally means the track or strip carrying the sound, distinguishing it from the visual part of the film. Did you know it originally referred to the physical medium before representing all audio elements in media?
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"The soundtrack" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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